Design Engineering Intern

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Founded in 1966, Positronic is a progressive, global company that builds premium power and signal connectors for several industries, including medical, aerospace and military. We are located across three continents, and are looking for highly motivated, passionate people to join our team! We offer an excellent benefit package, highlighted by low-cost health insurance, quarterly bonus program and a 4% employee-match 401k retirement plan. Discover more at

Summary

Supports the Engineering team in the design, development, and testing of a two-piece size 8 contact aimed at improving right-angle contact performance, selective plating options, and overall manufacturing efficiency. This internship provides hands-on experience in product design, prototype testing, and engineering analysis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and modeling of the interface between the two contact halves.
• Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and participate in design reviews.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to produce prototype components.
• Test prototypes for separation force, electrical performance, and other key metrics.
• Document test results, analyze findings, and recommend design improvements.
• Perform cost / benefit and manufacturability analyses to determine production feasibility.
• Support the creation of technical documentation and design calculations.
• Ensure all work aligns with quality, safety, and engineering standards.
• Uphold Positronic's standards of integrity, quality, and operational excellence.
• Identify hazards in the workplace and report them to management and / or the safety coordinator.
• Collaborate with the EHS department to meet local, state, and federal regulatory requirements, including OSHA, NFPA, DNR, EPA, and Amphenol sustainability practices.
• Work with the Quality department to ensure compliance with AS9100 certification standards.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience

Physical

Internship Time

This internship will take place in 2026 from May 18th to August 7th.

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in a production and office environment with exposure to machinery, moderate noise, and standard shop materials.

Competencies

Knowledge

Skills

Abilities

POSITRONIC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE COMPANY DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS "AT-WILL." THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.

Due to the nature of our business, the candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship. Position requires candidate to be a U.S. person as defined in ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status) and defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) (20).

Positronic Industries participates in the United States Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is a web-based employment eligibility verification system for newly hired employees operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Any candidate that needs an accommodation or assistance with the application process should contact HR at hr@connectpositronic.comor at 417-866-2322.